This
is where something like the purpose built MyFAK from My Medic comes
into its own. Jam-packed with a very comprehensive collection of needful
and useful items for treating a variety of ailments and accidental
injuries. It does so all encompassed in a tactically minded
form-factor.
With
contents suitable for airway, bleeding, burn, hydration, outdoor
safety, sprains and fractures and specialty surgical incident as well
as topical treatment, the MyFAK has packs that caters to both Basic and
Advanced First Aid needs. (Available in two different configurations to
suit your ability and need).
"By ordering MyMedic First Aid Kits you warrant that you have the required training and authorization to use the medical supplies contained within. MyMedic assumes no liability for their misuse."
"By ordering MyMedic First Aid Kits you warrant that you have the required training and authorization to use the medical supplies contained within. MyMedic assumes no liability for their misuse."
The
1000D cordura pouch measures 6.5" wide, 7.5" tall and 5" deep, its no
slouch. The advanced kit weighs 1275g, the same size basic weighs a mear
975g. The front of the pouch is rigged with 6" of loop field, in 3 2"
strips, with a secondary layer of 1" strips straddling these to provide 4
channels of MOLLE attachment, for those of us who like pouches on our
pouches or for stowing additional accessories likepens, lights, cyalume
sticks or pry-bars. A 1" wide nylon strap runs all the way around the
pouch, with a fastex buckle to keep it fully secured to the backing and
fully closed> This is especially important as the backing, which
features not only two press-stud closure MOLLE straps but the entire
back is hook and loop for tear-away capability. a 1" nylon grab handle
allows for positive grip and when unbuckled the MyFAK can be torn off
your pack, or load bearing gear for ease of access or to pass on to
someone who needs it.
The
rip-away design makes for ease of access for what is otherwise quite a
bulky pouch. being able to get at it without it being strapped to
yourself or a pack would greatly improve your ability to get the
components you need in a timely and efficient fashion. Crucial in a
medical crisis. The fastex clip is no hindrance to access and does a
great job in securing the pouch, but it has two easy-grip rubber toggles
with medic crosses to pull the oversized zippers open. A lightly
hook-and-looped nylon tab acts as a pull tab to assist in pulling the
pouch open and holding it spread. Folding down to the front loop fields
to stow out of the way when not in use. The pouches hook field backing also means once removed it can be stuck to other loop-field surfaces at your leisure.
Opening the pouch up reveals its Tri-Fold Design
MyMedic created this pouch to give you quick access to your First Aid Supplies.
This tri-fold design makes it easy to see what you need, when you need
it.Working from the innermost layer forwards the front the back panel has three Elastic webbing loops to contain items, a mylar space blanket, a hank of paracord, a cyalume stick and a RATS tourniquet. Behind that are two pockets with bandages, including quick-Clot and a chest seal. The back most pocket has a hook and loop closure tab to keep it closed until needed.
The
middle panel has more elastic webbing securing more bandages,
irrigation saline and suture kits. An additional pocket behind the
elastic webbing holds a compressed compression bandage. I'm really impressed with the amount of material squeezed into this kit, both by clever arrangement of pockets but also arrangement of items. I was tempted to reorganise the kit but quickly recognised I wasn't going to get it any better packed or sorted.
The third section of the internals is the zippered mesh lind pocket panel. It is filled with small items; medications, electrolyte sachets, swabs, lotions and gloves. The section is itself a tear-away as well allowing you to pass it over or just get at it without disturbing the rest of your pristine supplies.
Whilst the rest of the kit is full of bandages, burn kits, and hole closers, the medication pouch holds pain killers, anti-inflammatories, anti nausea and anti-dirorrerals and electrolytes. The mesh panel allows the plastic pouch wrapped medications to be rummaged through. Good if you find yourself off-Oregon trail and not fancying dying of dysentery. The flip side of the medication pouch provides a smooth field for laying out items: bandages, sutures, tweezers and such as you work on your patient, or just as a cover to prevent debris falling in your kit.
So,
apart from being jam-packed with all kinds of goodies and needfuls,
being well put together as far as design and layout, and having an
excellent quick-release and access options go, this is an excellent
First Aid kit. 
I
find it a bit bulky and heavy to put on my person, say on a battle-belt
or on a plate carrier, except maybe on the back. Personally I feel it's
suitable to go on a pack, or on a dedicated medic's harness. One thing I
saw on their webpage and successfully tried myself was fitting it to
the headrest of my drivers-side car seat. Putting it in easy reach for
shot-gun or back seat passengers should the need for road-side
assistance come up. Secured by its Molle straps, to the headrest prongs, it can be accessed by its quick release Fastex clip and pulled free by the webbing drag handle. If needed it could then be reattached in an upright position and unfolded to access its components in a secured place for out the door or back seat triage as needed. Perfect for on-the-move treatment.
I have a Cert 1 in first aid which is basically: bites, breaks, bleeds and burns and I feel the contents and setup of this kit is more than adequate for my needs, and beyond what I'm trained for in its Advanced format, but not beyond my ability in extremis.
